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1986 THE PILSLEY-HARDWICK RUN
The 'Historic' Hardwick Hall six-mile
road race is organised by local runner
Cyril Leason. It has taken place
annually since 1981. The first race
was won by Bob Foster of Milton Keynes
A.C. in 34m 54s. It has been won each
year since then by Nick Lees of Derby
& County A.C. and his current record
time, set on 18th July 1985, stands at
31m 21s. The Ladies' record was set on
the same date by Kay Barringham of
Hallamshire Harriers H.A.C. with a
time of 37m 4s. Both record holders
are national runners. Former Great
Britain international Keith Angus of
Sheffield A.C. holds the Veteran Men's
(over 40) section record with a time
of 33m 28s also set in 1985.
The course goes from Pilsley School to
Hardwick Hall and back. 123 athletes
took part in the 1985 race.
Pictures from this D-block
Written accounts from this D-block
- The Pilsley/tibshelf Area
- Pilsley Employment - Mining
- Pilsley Employment - Other
- Our Homes In Pilsley
- Pilsley Pets
- Recreation In Pilsley
- The Pilsley-hardwick Run
- Pilsley People's Holidays 1
- Pilsley People's Holidays 2
- Pilsley P.s. Visits Minehead
- Tibshelf Carnival
- Tibshelf Milk Round
- Our Pilsley Pig Farm
- The Guides In Tibshelf
- The Tibshelf Blacksmith
- Where I Live In Tibshelf
- Cycle Training In Tibshelf
- Tibshelf Rabbit Club
- Tibshelf Fishing Club
- The Tibshelf/holmewood Trail
Map of the area
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